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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Loraine Perez and Michelle Perez met with Licensee, Maria Vega Flores (Licensee) at approximately 8:30 AM, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced complaint investigation inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 2 infants and 4 preschoolers in care.
Upon entering the home an infant was in a car seat for the duration of approximately 10 minutes. LPA spoke with Licensee about removing the child from the car seat at arrival. The Licensee explained that the infant was awake and had just arrived and will spend time in the car seat to warm up before Licensee brings the infant out LPAs explained the infant must be removed from the car seat and may not sleep or nap in a car seat. The Licensee then removed the infant from the car seat.
Based on LPAs observation this is a Type A deficiency. Deficiency is record on an LIC809D
The Licensee was informed that this report dated 3/25/2024 documents one Type A citation and must be posted for parental review for 30 consecutive days. The facility must also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in each child's file for verification.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Licensee Maria Vega Flores. Notice of site was given and must remain posted for parental review for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. |